Farmer's Daughter Hotel

(323) 685-4086

115 S Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036 34.074 -118.3615

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Neighborhoods: La Brea, Central LA

FARMERSDAUGHTERHOTEL.COM

Price:

$$$

Last updated 9.12.11

Category:

Restaurants

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American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Hotel Restaurants, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Business Breakfast, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Latin American

What People Are Saying About Farmer's Daughter Hotel

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

In Short – A rustic-chic dining room, dominated by wood, country chairs and tables, sports a sleek mid-century design and mirrored martini bar. Sun streams in from the patio where hipsters lounge among inviting redwood cabanas, market umbrellas, potted citrus and cascading succulents that evoke a luxe Palm Springs ranch house. The menu offers a menu of classic American bistro food nuanced with Latin/Caribbean touches. Dishes include lobster mango seviche, inventive preparations for foie gras and blackened swordfish.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The chefs have put together a list of hard to find "cult favorite" local wines like Sea Smoke pinot noir from the Santa Rita Hills.
Where to Sit:
Snag one of the cozy patio cabanas for a more intimate meal; slightly larger groups should request the comfy corner booths.
Know Before You Go:
The chefs cater to diner's dietary restrictions if requested.
Look Good:
In-the-know patrons can order the off-the-menu dinner special--hay-smoked cowboy steak with moonshine sauce, served with cornbread, sauted okra and fried green tomatoes.
Look Good:
In-the-know patrons can order the off-the-menu dinner special--hay-smoked cowboy steak with moonshine sauce, served with cornbread, sauteed okra and fried green tomatoes.
ambiance
97.7299976348877% positive
  1. It was just a perfect night, the food was perfectly cooked, served at the perfect time, and the atmosphere was just beautiful.
  2. Aside from the quaint exterior and what could be a fun, friendly atmosphere my friends and I stepped foot into an empty restaurant.
  3. I'll definitely be back for a romantic dinner with my husband, who will love their wine list.
  4. platter with the view while my son enjoyed his mini burgers.
  5. Although the wine steward was friendly and knowledgeable it did not make up for the lack of atmosphere and the pittance of food we were served.
  6. The tables were comfortable and they had a full bar.
  7. We enjoyed the warm atmosphere, the excellent service, and were blown alway by the food.
  8. The "tinis" are amazing and the food is very comfortable.
  9. They need to tweak at few of the menu items (and maybe relook at some of those prices); atmosphere and location are great (Tart and a movie at the Grove is a great date); Tanya our server was lovely and informative.
  10. Everything tasted superb and the ambiance was just what we were looking for you could sit inside or on the patio.
  11. Beautiful decor, warm ambience, friendly service.
  12. EXTREMELY friendly hostess and staff, great decor, and the food.
  13. The decor was very nice too- we sat in the patio cabanas and the ambience is quiet and romantic but not overly intimate.
  14. Their décor is adorable, service is exceptional and the ambiance is great for any sophisticated occation.
  15. It is such a nice atmosphere and a friendly place to eat.
  16. We were warmly welcomed, the ambiance was great, the desert plant in the planters was extremely artistic and the patio was such a tucked away place.
  17. Our group recently stayed at The Farmer's Daughter Hotel and were delighted by several things - the funky, fun nature of the rooms and the hotel grounds; the friendliness of the staff; the good food and service at the hotel restaurant Tart.
  18. The cabanas outside were so cozy (even though our heater didn't work).
  19. The food was very good, staff genuinely nice & atmosphere comfortable.
  20. enjoy eating dinner at a place that is comfortable, and where the service is friendly and warm.
  21. Friendly service, good food, funky and fun atmosphere
  22. But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Real food (fried chicken, greens, banana cream pie) that is satisfying, flavorful with generous proportions.
  2. The strawberry, blue cheese, and spinach salad was very good as was the chocolate cake.
  3. We were warmly welcomed, the ambiance was great, the desert plant in the planters was extremely artistic and the patio was such a tucked away place.
  4. big ol chixen salad--looked like somethin from cheesecake factory or red robin.
drinks
71.88000202178955% positive
  1. All together we spend $230 for a lousy meal,service and bad wine.
  2. The drinks are overpriced and below average-- I'm not so picky about overpriced alcoholic drinks but their coffee was terrible.
  3. the bar is excellent.
  4. and i enjoyed my American meal along with my drink.
  5. I'll definitely be back for a romantic dinner with my husband, who will love their wine list.
  6. The tables were comfortable and they had a full bar.
  7. horrible service,horrible wine prices
  8. The wine was good but definitely poured short.
  9. They were able to recommend some great wines to go along with the food, but truth be told I ended up having some german wheat beer that they carry!
  10. Although the wine steward was friendly and knowledgeable it did not make up for the lack of atmosphere and the pittance of food we were served.
  11. Bottom line: Great food, great waitress, just don't hang at the bar while you're waiting for your party to show up
  12. Great food, great waitress, avoid the bar
  13. The restaurant's outside patio was beautiful but $175 for two (and I brought in wine - $25 corkage!)
  14. large bottle of "italian' sparkling water $8.00 yielded two half full wine glasses.
  15. The food and drinks are great!
  16. The cocktails are completely original and utterly fabulous, with fresh ingredients and creative bartenders.
food quality
81.99999809265137% positive
  1. The food was outstanding.
  2. The sauce was so good I licked the plate!
  3. Friendly service, good food, funky and fun atmosphere
  4. great food
  5. We had the worst service,food in our lives and plan never to go back here.
  6. Great dish: Spinach ravioli.
  7. and i enjoyed my American meal along with my drink.
  8. Very trendy Great food
  9. The food was very good, staff genuinely nice & atmosphere comfortable.
  10. cute little cafe to grab some great food with friends.
  11. The food was really good.
  12. Try the panfried crabcakes and cowboy steak- very, very good.
  13. Portions were good and the food was not buried in too much spice or sauce.
  14. what a great place to pick up a healthy, hearty, delicious, and inexpensive meal.
  15. The variety of food , well the food in general was amazing.
  16. The prices have been toned down, and they offer beautiful martinis made with fresh fruit.
  17. big ol chixen salad--looked like somethin from cheesecake factory or red robin.
  18. The food is good, but it is not what keeps us coming back.
  19. The food is mediocre and the prices are way out of line.
  20. I dont mind spending money on quality of food and service but on bad service and mediocre food it is not acceptable to me.
  21. The service was horrible and so was the food.
  22. platter with the view while my son enjoyed his mini burgers.
  23. The food on the plate was by far the most delicious food ever served in the history of LA.
  24. They served very fresh salads before the meal and I liked that.
  25. overpriced cafeteria food--DO NOT GO HERE
  26. They were able to recommend some great wines to go along with the food, but truth be told I ended up having some german wheat beer that they carry!
  27. But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service.
  28. It was just a perfect night, the food was perfectly cooked, served at the perfect time, and the atmosphere was just beautiful.
  29. great spot the food was awesome!
  30. We enjoyed the warm atmosphere, the excellent service, and were blown alway by the food.
  31. The food and drinks are great!
  32. Seriously good food.
  33. The service was downright weird and the food below average, especially for the price.
  34. Although the wine steward was friendly and knowledgeable it did not make up for the lack of atmosphere and the pittance of food we were served.
  35. The service was good, the food was really good.
  36. The food was good.
  37. bad attitude from the hostess and bad food
  38. Best food ever!
  39. You get much better food at one of the places at the fabulous farmers market across the street from Tart.
  40. The food was excellent- very high quality.
  41. beautiful place and great food.
  42. Our group recently stayed at The Farmer's Daughter Hotel and were delighted by several things - the funky, fun nature of the rooms and the hotel grounds; the friendliness of the staff; the good food and service at the hotel restaurant Tart.
  43. The food was ok,but the service is so bad.
  44. Real food (fried chicken, greens, banana cream pie) that is satisfying, flavorful with generous proportions.
  45. steak sandwich w shoestring fries--really good but i didn't finish it--was supposed to be med but came out rare i still ate it cuz i'm a pig
  46. She recommended the stuffed french toast.
  47. bunch of mediocre salads and sandwiches, hardly any dinner options.
  48. The first time I went was back in January of this year, for Sunday brunch, had a nice time, food was good, wasn't crowded, prices were reasonable.
  49. The portions were huge, and the food was delicious.
  50. Great food, great waitress, avoid the bar
  51. Real food: satisfying, flavorful.
  52. Bottom line: Great food, great waitress, just don't hang at the bar while you're waiting for your party to show up
  53. had the cowboy steak and charging $45 for a steak with no sides is a big rip off.
  54. The food is outrageously overpriced.
  55. will never again order the $55 fatty veal chop with too much sage and pancetta (they unbalanced the dish).
  56. great burgers and excellent seating arrangement!
  57. But be sure to try their cowboy steak too, the dish is amazing!
  58. kinda like that cliffs edge place on sunset: you like the place, you feel good being there but when you think about each dish separately, no big deal & you feel just a little ripped off.
  59. The strawberry, blue cheese, and spinach salad was very good as was the chocolate cake.
  60. My salmon was very good, cooked to perfection.
  61. It's great to see such a casual place that has amazing food and service.
  62. If you want good southern cuisine do not come to TART.
  63. The cocktails are completely original and utterly fabulous, with fresh ingredients and creative bartenders.
  64. EXTREMELY friendly hostess and staff, great decor, and the food.
  65. Everyone was so friendly and the food was dynamite.
  66. The "tinis" are amazing and the food is very comfortable.
  67. (my friends and I were left thinking 'please sir, can I have some more) This restaurant has great potential - - but if the menu prices and lack of customers continue, I assume that TART will be toast.
  68. The food was absolutely amazing.
  69. The portion size was great, and I was able to get another side besides fries without any hassle.
  70. Anyway we got seated,and did not like the food because it was too salty and expensive for me to afford.
  71. This food was amazing, dining room is beautiful , and the music was great, really authentic!
  72. All together we spend $230 for a lousy meal,service and bad wine.
  73. The food , the style, the service, was all amazing.
  74. would definitely recommend one of the steaks, this place has the BEST meat!
  75. For the patio alone, this place is one of the best in L.A.. Add in the very friendly service, the yummy food (everything I've tried is worthwhile), and the price, and this is a place I regret not living closer to.
menu variety
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. bunch of mediocre salads and sandwiches, hardly any dinner options.
  2. Our group enjoyed prompt, attentive service and a delightful variety in the menu.
  3. Decent menu, decent service, decent prices.
  4. The Iced Coffee was a bit watered down, I wouldn't recommend it but other than that everything on the menu seemed good and the prices were very reasonable.
  5. The variety of food , well the food in general was amazing.
  6. (my friends and I were left thinking 'please sir, can I have some more) This restaurant has great potential - - but if the menu prices and lack of customers continue, I assume that TART will be toast.
  7. They need to tweak at few of the menu items (and maybe relook at some of those prices); atmosphere and location are great (Tart and a movie at the Grove is a great date); Tanya our server was lovely and informative.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. For the patio alone, this place is one of the best in L.A.. Add in the very friendly service, the yummy food (everything I've tried is worthwhile), and the price, and this is a place I regret not living closer to.
  2. We were warmly welcomed, the ambiance was great, the desert plant in the planters was extremely artistic and the patio was such a tucked away place.
  3. We stopped into Tart one day and thought it might be a nice place, so we went.
  4. It is such a nice atmosphere and a friendly place to eat.
  5. It's great to see such a casual place that has amazing food and service.
  6. this is a good place to chill & eat.
  7. what a great place to pick up a healthy, hearty, delicious, and inexpensive meal.
return potential
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. I'll definitely be back for a romantic dinner with my husband, who will love their wine list.
  2. We had the worst service,food in our lives and plan never to go back here.
  3. Everything was great and I will be back again.
service
74.23999786376953% positive
  1. After my parents got there, we went to our table outside and the service was great.
  2. The cocktails are completely original and utterly fabulous, with fresh ingredients and creative bartenders.
  3. The service is bad,they do not listen to the customers needs.
  4. Decent menu, decent service, decent prices.
  5. service weren't bad.
  6. Aside from the quaint exterior and what could be a fun, friendly atmosphere my friends and I stepped foot into an empty restaurant.
  7. The service was flawless.
  8. The service was good, the food was really good.
  9. The place really looks good and the waitress was so nice.
  10. There were four of us and our waitress couldn't be bothered nor apologetic for the poor service.
  11. Although the wine steward was friendly and knowledgeable it did not make up for the lack of atmosphere and the pittance of food we were served.
  12. gave TART two stars because the service was good, but how awful would it be to have bad service when no one else is in the restaurant?
  13. The waiters were very attentive and cooperative.
  14. Everyone was so friendly and the food was dynamite.
  15. Friendly, attentive, very professional service from the bartender to the waiter.
  16. Sure the restaurant is "cute", the service reasonable, but that in no way makes up for the horrendous taste, atom-sized portions and their astronomical prices.
  17. bad attitude from the hostess and bad food
  18. Friendly service, good food, funky and fun atmosphere
  19. Friendly service.
  20. They need to tweak at few of the menu items (and maybe relook at some of those prices); atmosphere and location are great (Tart and a movie at the Grove is a great date); Tanya our server was lovely and informative.
  21. It's great to see such a casual place that has amazing food and service.
  22. We had the worst service,food in our lives and plan never to go back here.
  23. The service was horrible and so was the food.
  24. Great food, great waitress, avoid the bar
  25. now i make it a point to visit this restaurant twice a week and to be honest i found friendly ppeople in their staff.
  26. Not only did we get seated at a wonderful table on the patio, but we received excellent service.
  27. Our waitress made good suggestions and was very sweet.
  28. am new to the city hence used the city search site where people highly recommended a restaurant named TART.
  29. Then we did the same the following weekend, again with no problem getting the last-minute reservation, and again with the same friendly service.
  30. Our group enjoyed prompt, attentive service and a delightful variety in the menu.
  31. We had a great experience from the waitress to the cute layout.
  32. The service was poor considering it was a Tuesday night and the had less than 4 tables occupied, 1 inside and 3 outside (only having 2 people or less seated).
  33. The food was ok,but the service is so bad.
  34. But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service.
  35. the waitresses at tart must have worked at denny's for that bad attitude.
  36. For the patio alone, this place is one of the best in L.A.. Add in the very friendly service, the yummy food (everything I've tried is worthwhile), and the price, and this is a place I regret not living closer to.
  37. All together we spend $230 for a lousy meal,service and bad wine.
  38. We enjoyed the warm atmosphere, the excellent service, and were blown alway by the food.
  39. The staff is friendly and never rushes you out so they can pack people in (like so many places do).
  40. Their décor is adorable, service is exceptional and the ambiance is great for any sophisticated occation.
  41. The manager and wait staff were friendly, helpful and full of personality.
  42. figure most people who have a decent experience just walk away full & happy.
  43. Super nice staff.
  44. I dont mind spending money on quality of food and service but on bad service and mediocre food it is not acceptable to me.
  45. enjoy eating dinner at a place that is comfortable, and where the service is friendly and warm.
  46. The food was very good, staff genuinely nice & atmosphere comfortable.
  47. The service was HORRIBLE!
  48. Our group recently stayed at The Farmer's Daughter Hotel and were delighted by several things - the funky, fun nature of the rooms and the hotel grounds; the friendliness of the staff; the good food and service at the hotel restaurant Tart.
  49. Bottom line: Great food, great waitress, just don't hang at the bar while you're waiting for your party to show up
  50. The service was downright weird and the food below average, especially for the price.
  51. EXTREMELY friendly hostess and staff, great decor, and the food.
  52. horrible service,horrible wine prices
  53. The food , the style, the service, was all amazing.
  54. Beautiful decor, warm ambience, friendly service.
  55. It is such a nice atmosphere and a friendly place to eat.
value
61.99999809265137% positive
  1. The prices were really reasonable and everything turned out great.
  2. I dont mind spending money on quality of food and service but on bad service and mediocre food it is not acceptable to me.
  3. Tart is really too expensive.
  4. overpriced cafeteria food--DO NOT GO HERE
  5. The food is outrageously overpriced.
  6. The food is mediocre and the prices are way out of line.
  7. Anyway we got seated,and did not like the food because it was too salty and expensive for me to afford.
  8. The Iced Coffee was a bit watered down, I wouldn't recommend it but other than that everything on the menu seemed good and the prices were very reasonable.
  9. The price was perfect, I was reading some of the reviews and I am not sure what some of the comments are about the price?
  10. (my friends and I were left thinking 'please sir, can I have some more) This restaurant has great potential - - but if the menu prices and lack of customers continue, I assume that TART will be toast.
  11. am from NC and the best southern cooking I've found so far is at Zeke's BBQ, save your money for them instead, now they have the KILLER mac n' cheese!
  12. have been a huge fan since my mom used to watch it when I was young.
  13. horrible service,horrible wine prices
  14. Decent menu, decent service, decent prices.
  15. Real food (fried chicken, greens, banana cream pie) that is satisfying, flavorful with generous proportions.
  16. The prices have been toned down, and they offer beautiful martinis made with fresh fruit.
  17. The first time I went was back in January of this year, for Sunday brunch, had a nice time, food was good, wasn't crowded, prices were reasonable.
  18. Sure the restaurant is "cute", the service reasonable, but that in no way makes up for the horrendous taste, atom-sized portions and their astronomical prices.
  19. what a great place to pick up a healthy, hearty, delicious, and inexpensive meal.
  20. The portions were huge, and the food was delicious.
  21. Not only were the portions microscopic, they didn't merit the extraordinarily huge cost.
  22. For the patio alone, this place is one of the best in L.A.. Add in the very friendly service, the yummy food (everything I've tried is worthwhile), and the price, and this is a place I regret not living closer to.
  23. The drinks are overpriced and below average-- I'm not so picky about overpriced alcoholic drinks but their coffee was terrible.
  24. They need to tweak at few of the menu items (and maybe relook at some of those prices); atmosphere and location are great (Tart and a movie at the Grove is a great date); Tanya our server was lovely and informative.
  25. The service was downright weird and the food below average, especially for the price.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. We all enjoyed a long lunch at one of the outdoor tables, then walked over to the Grove for a movie.
  2. Then we did the same the following weekend, again with no problem getting the last-minute reservation, and again with the same friendly service.
3 Star Rating: Average

01/05/11

Southern flare and flavors

by Meat Me in the Middle

I went to Tart last night for a friend's party and the food and atmosphere were both great. The menu has a Southern flare to it with its Fried Green Tomatoes, Sweet Potato Fries, Corn Bread Muffins, Crawfish Spring Rolls and of course, Southern Fried Chicken.

I personally tried the Fried Green Tomatoes, Fries with special dipping sauces, Upside Down Nachos and the Tart Chicken Sliders - voted best slider in LA by Channel 7 news - and you will know why once you try them as well. I will definitely come here again, especially since its located right across the street from the Grove and Farmer's Market - can walk right across.

The restaurant has what looks to be a small space for indoor seating, but we were outside on the patio, which had a ton of tables and chairs to choose from. Highly recommend this place for dinner and drinks, but also heard they have an amazing brunch menu as well that I must check out.

3 Star Rating: Average

09/18/09

WHERE'D BRUNETTE HOSTESS GO?!

by davemed

USED TO BE A GREAT PLACE TO EAT AND WATCH THE FRENCH HOSTESS WALKING AROUND GREETING AND SEATING PEOPLE. SHE MADE THE FOOD TASTE EVEN BETTER.

  • Pros: BRUNETTE HOSTESS
  • Cons: WHERE'D SHE GO?
3 Star Rating: Average

08/10/09

FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

by tamm2cute

FOOD WAS VERY DELIGHTFUL EXCEPT FOR THE CHANGES IN PRICE.

  • Pros: GREAT STAFF! HELPFUL AND HIP. HOSTESS IS HOTTTT!!
3 Star Rating: Average

03/09/09

it was cool

by CSMobileUser4

i just moved to los angeles in september, and i've seen Tart on The Hills, and have heard people talking about it, so I decided to give it a try for lunch with my boyfriend. The food was good. However, for the type of food they have (salads, sandwiches, etc.) its a tad bit overpriced. I expected much more since its apart of Farmer's Daughter, but its a cool place to go if you're in the area i guess. I could've easily went to get something to eat across at the Grove and been more satisfied.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/08/09

great food

by liltamby5

cute little cafe to grab some great food with friends. They also have a great little outdoor patio for seating. The food and drinks are great!

The Details on Farmer's Daughter Hotel

Place Categories:

  • great real food
  • friendly service
  • beautiful new place
  • comfortable warm atmosphere
  • friendly staff
  • mediocre cafeteria food
  • great first experience
  • really reasonable prices
  • favorite tart
  • favorite dinner
  • great waitress
  • favorite restaurants
  • best meals
  • very nice decor
  • bad wine
  • bad attitude
  • happy most people
  • overpriced alcoholic drinks
  • great drink
  • great ambiance
  • great spot
  • warm ambience
  • full bar
  • beautiful outside patio
  • really great breakfast
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